I'd also be interested in knowing what it is made of. I'm ignorant of the techy side of this question, just have read that some cams are soft and wear out more quickly on the lobes. Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy TIICO http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico
----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Marshall" <Willolyn99@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 11:25 AM Subject: Re: FS, some stuff :)
> Hey Chris, > > This new 266 cam for the Tiico -- where is it adding the pep? Low rpm or > high? How will it affect the longevity of the engine? How does the new > power > curve compare to the old? MPG changes? What's the big picture? Explain! > > I would hate to spend $140 on something that won't change MY performance, > or > will trash the engine. > > PS: the Tiico is an 8 valve (actually, mine was a 7 valve for a > while.....) > > Bill Marshall > 85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box" > Aurora, IL > |
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